DIABETESIncreased blood sugar leads to Diabetes. Although genetics does play a role, the major contributor is lifestyle and obesity. Symptoms include frequent urination, feeling of excessive thirst, feeling tired, repeated infections and weight loss.

OBESITYAlthough lifestyle-related weight gain is the most common cause of obesity ( excessive intake of calories and sedentary lifestyle), hormonal causes of obesity like thyroid disorder or steroid excess have to be rules out. Further complications due to obesity like High sugars/ Hypertension/ Elevated lipid levels/ snoring need to be monitored.

REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL FUNCTIONSHormone are essential for menstrual cycles and for sexual function. Right from onset of puberty, physical changes of puberty, regular cycles in women, mood and conception, hormones play a major role. For men, onset of puberty and libido depend heavily on hormone secretion.

GROWTH DISORDERFor children to attain their Target Height, the role of Growth hormone, Thyroid hormone and nutrition is very important.

OSTEOPOROSISFragility of bones can lead to increased risk of fracture. This can be prevented by proper supplementation of Calcium and Vitamin D and also specialised medications, if necessary.

PITUITARY DISORDERVarious brain tumors can lead to disorders of pituitary, the master gland for hormone, situated in the brain. Prolactinoma/ Cushings / Acromegaly/ Pituitary Micro and Macroadenoma, Hypophysitis (pituitary stalk thickening) are some pituitary disorders.

ADRENAL DISORDERSAdrenals are glands situated above the kidneys on both sides. They secrete hormones for Blood pressure maintenance and Sexual functions too. Hypertension in young, increased facial hair in women are some conditions where an adrenal role is thought of.